38th Independent Spirit Awards
The 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2022, will be presented by Film Independent on March 4, 2023.[1][2][3] The film nominations were announced live via YouTube on November 22, 2022 by Raúl Castillo and Taylour Paige, while the television nominations were announced on December 13, 2022 by Asia Kate Dillon.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Like last year, the ceremony again separates it from its previous longtime berth on the day before the Academy Awards. Instead, the ceremony will be eight days separating the shows, with the 95th Academy Awards taking place on March 12, 2023. This upcoming ceremony will occur during the middle of final Oscar voting, taking place between March 2 and March 7, 2023, meaning the winners of this year's Independent Spirit Awards could have an impact on Oscar voters.[2][11][12] Previously aired live on IFC and streamed exclusively for AMC+ subscribers, this year's ceremony will stream live on IMDb and across other social platforms, including Film Independent's YouTube channel. American comedian Hasan Minhaj will host the ceremony.[13]
| 38th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film and independent television |
| Date | March 4, 2023 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Hasan Minhaj |
| Highlights | |
| Most nominations | Everything Everywhere All at Once (8) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | IMDb (streaming) YouTube (through Film Independent) |
Changes
This year, gender-neutral categories were introduced. The organization has switched the traditionally separated male and female lead and supporting categories for film and television, and instead combined them with ten nominations each in two new categories: Best Lead Performance and Best Supporting Performance. The same has become true for the television categories with Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series as well as the newly added award for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series. Additionally, a retired film category was re-introduced: Best Breakthrough Performance; it was discontinued in 2005, but is limited to only five nominees. Film Independent has also increased the budget cap for eligible films to $30 million to account for the rising cost of production. Over the years, the budget cap has increased incrementally from $20 million in 2006 to $22.5 million in 2019. The budget cap for the Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award, presented to a film's writer, director and producer, also increased from $500K to $1 million. In response to the continuing effects of COVID on filmmakers and the industry, Film Independent once again waived the theatrical run typically required for eligibility, ensuring more opportunities for independent filmmakers to be recognized and celebrated.[1][2][3][14][15]
Nominees
Film
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Films with multiple nominations
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 8 | Everything Everywhere All at Once |
| 7 | Tár |
| 5 | Aftersun |
| 4 | Emily the Criminal |
| Palm Trees and Power Lines | |
| 3 | Bones and All |
| The Cathedral | |
| The Inspection | |
| Murina | |
| Women Talking | |
| 2 | After Yang |
| Bodies Bodies Bodies | |
| Holy Emy | |
| Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. | |
| A Love Song | |
| Pearl |
Television
Series with multiple nominations
| Nominations | Series |
|---|---|
| 3 | Abbott Elementary |
| The Bear | |
| Severance | |
| Station Eleven | |
| 2 | The Porter |
| Somebody Somewhere |
Special awards
John Cassavetes Award
(The award is given to the best feature made for under $1,000,000; award given to the writer, director, and producer)
- The African Desperate
- The Cathedral
- Holy Emy
- A Love Song
- Something in the Dirt
Robert Altman Award
(The award is given to one film's director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
- Women Talking – Sarah Polley (director), John Buchan (casting director), Jason Knight (casting director), Shayla Brown, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy, Kira Guloien, Kate Hallett, Judith Ivey, Rooney Mara, Sheila McCarthy, Frances McDormand, Michelle McLeod, Liv McNeil, Ben Whishaw, and August Winter
Emerging Filmmakers Awards
Producers Award
The award honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films.
- Liz Cardenas
- Tory Lenosky
- David Grove Churchill Viste
Someone to Watch Award
The award recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition.
- Adamma Ebo – Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
- Nikyatu Jusu – Nanny
- Araceli Lemos – Holy Emy
Truer than Fiction Award
The award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition.
- Isabel Castro – Mija
- Reid Davenport – I Didn't See You There
- Rebeca Huntt – Beba
See also
References
- Hore, Seanna; Santos, Gladys (August 22, 2022). "Film Independent Moves to Gender-Neutral Categories and Increased Budget Caps for the 2023 Spirit Awards" (Press release). Film Independent. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- Hammond, Pete (August 22, 2022). "Spirit Awards Set 2023 Date, Go Gender-Neutral And Increase Budget Cap". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- Chapman, Wilson (August 22, 2022). "Spirit Awards to Implement Gender Neutral Acting Categories". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- Tham, Su Fang (November 17, 2022). "2023 Spirit Awards Film Nominations Coming November 22!". Film Independent. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- Lewis, Hilary (November 17, 2022). "Taylour Paige, Asia Kate Dillon, Raúl Castillo to Reveal Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- Tham, Su Fang (November 22, 2022). "They're Finally Here! The 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Film Nominations Announced!". Film Independent. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- Lattanzio, Ryan (November 22, 2022). "'Everything Everywhere,' 'TÁR' Lead Independent Spirit Award Nominations: See the Full List". IndieWire. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- "2023 SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT | Presenters Taylour Paige and Raúl Castillo". November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via YouTube.
- Bergeson, Sarah; Lattanzio, Ryan (December 13, 2022). "'Severance,' 'Pachinko,' 'The Rehearsal' Among Independent Spirit Award TV Nominees: Full List". IndieWire. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- "2023 SPIRIT AWARDS TV NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT | Presented by Asia Kate Dillon". December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via YouTube.
- "The Academy and ABC Announce Show Date for 95th Oscars®" (Press release). Oscars.org. May 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- Shafer, Ellise (May 13, 2022). "Oscars 2023: Academy Sets March Date for Ceremony". Variety. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- Warren, Matt (January 31, 2023). "Hasan Minhaj to Host the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 4". Film Independent. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- Stone, Sasha (November 22, 2022). "Oscars 2023: The Gender Neutral Categories Bites Nose to Spite Face at Spirit Awards". Awards Daily. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- Abramovitch, Seth (August 30, 2022). "Hollywood Women's Group Cautiously Receptive to Gender-Neutral Acting Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2022.